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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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