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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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