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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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