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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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