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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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