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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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