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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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