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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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