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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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