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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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