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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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