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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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