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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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