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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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