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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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