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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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