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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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