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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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