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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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