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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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