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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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