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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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