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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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