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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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