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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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