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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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