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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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