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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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