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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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