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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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