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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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