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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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