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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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