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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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