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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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