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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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