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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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