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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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