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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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