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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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