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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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