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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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