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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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