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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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