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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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