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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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