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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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