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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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