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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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