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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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