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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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