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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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