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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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