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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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