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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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