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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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