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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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