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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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