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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models 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 manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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