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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with 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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