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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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