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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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