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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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