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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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