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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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