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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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