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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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