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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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