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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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