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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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