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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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