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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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