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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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