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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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