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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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