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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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