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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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