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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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