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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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