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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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