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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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