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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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