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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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