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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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