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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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