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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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