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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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