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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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