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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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