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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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