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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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