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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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