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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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