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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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