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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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