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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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