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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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