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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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