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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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