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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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