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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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