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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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