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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews 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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