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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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