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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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