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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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