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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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