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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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