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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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