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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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