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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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