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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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