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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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