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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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