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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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