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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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