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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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