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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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