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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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