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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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