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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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