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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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