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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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