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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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