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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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