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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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