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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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