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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches 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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