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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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