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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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