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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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