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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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