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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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