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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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