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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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