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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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