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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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