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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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