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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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