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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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