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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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