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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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