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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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