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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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