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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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