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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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