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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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