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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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