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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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