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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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