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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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