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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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