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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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