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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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