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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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