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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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