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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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