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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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