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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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