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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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