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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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