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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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