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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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