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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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