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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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