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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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