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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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