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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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