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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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