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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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