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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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