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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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