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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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