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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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