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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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