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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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