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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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