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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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