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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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