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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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