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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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