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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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