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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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