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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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