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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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