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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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