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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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