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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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