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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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