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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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