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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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