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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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