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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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