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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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