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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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