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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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