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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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