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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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