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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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