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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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