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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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