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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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