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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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