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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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