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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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