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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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