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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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