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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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