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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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