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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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