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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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