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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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