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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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