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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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