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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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