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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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