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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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