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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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