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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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