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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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