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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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