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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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