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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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