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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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