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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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