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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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