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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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