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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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