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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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