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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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