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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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