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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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