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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers 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 experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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