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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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