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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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