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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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