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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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