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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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