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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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