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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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