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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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