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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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