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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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