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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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