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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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