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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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