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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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