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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major 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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