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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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