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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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