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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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