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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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