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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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