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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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