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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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