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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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