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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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