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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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