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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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