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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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