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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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