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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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