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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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