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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key 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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