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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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