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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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