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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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