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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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