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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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