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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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