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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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