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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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