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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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