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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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