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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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