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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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