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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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