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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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