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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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