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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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