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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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