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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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