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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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