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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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