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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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