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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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