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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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