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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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