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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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