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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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