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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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