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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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