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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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