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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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