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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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