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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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