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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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