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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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