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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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