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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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