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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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