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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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