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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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