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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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