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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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