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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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