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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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