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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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