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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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