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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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