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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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