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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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