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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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