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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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