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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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