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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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