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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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