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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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