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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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