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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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