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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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