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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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