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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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