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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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