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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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