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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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