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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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