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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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