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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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