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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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