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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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