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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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