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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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