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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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