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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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