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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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