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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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