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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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