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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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