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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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