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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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