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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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