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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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