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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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