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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the 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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