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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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