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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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