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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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