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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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