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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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