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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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