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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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