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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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