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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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