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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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