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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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