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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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