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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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