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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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