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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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