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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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