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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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