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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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