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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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