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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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