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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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