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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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