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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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