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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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