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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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