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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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