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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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