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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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