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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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