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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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