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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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