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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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