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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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