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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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