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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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