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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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