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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with 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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