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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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