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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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