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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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