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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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