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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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