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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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