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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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