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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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