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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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