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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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