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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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