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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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