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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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