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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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