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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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