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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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