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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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