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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key 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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