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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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