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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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