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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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