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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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