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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the 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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