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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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