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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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