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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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