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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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