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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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