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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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