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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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