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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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