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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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