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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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