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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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