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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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