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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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