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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews 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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