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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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