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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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