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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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