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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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