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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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