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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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