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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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