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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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