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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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