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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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