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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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