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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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