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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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