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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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