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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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