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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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