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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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