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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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