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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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