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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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