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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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