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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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