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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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