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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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