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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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