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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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