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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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