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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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