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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the 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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