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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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