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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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