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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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