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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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