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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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