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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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