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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies 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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