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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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