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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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