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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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