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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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