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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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