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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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