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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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