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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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