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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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