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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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