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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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