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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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