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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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