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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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