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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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