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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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