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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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