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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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