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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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