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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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