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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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