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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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