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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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