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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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