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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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 available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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