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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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