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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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