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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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