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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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