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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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