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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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