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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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