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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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