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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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