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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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