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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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