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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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