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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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