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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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