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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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