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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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