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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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