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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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