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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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