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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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