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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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