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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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