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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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