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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key 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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