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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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