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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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