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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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