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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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