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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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