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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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