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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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