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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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